Scroll down for the GIF file that shows where all of this stuff on the cluttered desk went, pretty cool to see where all this stuff went - oh yeah and some of it goes on your smartphone too. At the end of the day managing your life and your work on your smartphone won't work, it doesn't have the interface for it to do all of that heavy lifting, meaning the PC is here to stay.

Mobile medical applications increasingly are being used by patients and consumers. Now healthcare providers are evaluating whether and how to work with their patients in tapping these apps. But they're proceeding cautiously because of the dearth of clinical evidence for many consumer apps.

"One thing that is constant in EdTech is change, and this change keeps on happening rapidly. Trends in EdTech keep on altering and evolving with time and as we approach the New Year let’s look at what EdTech trends we should expect this coming year."

Calculators fall somewhere between socks and toothbrushes on the excitement scale, but one new app aims to make them fun again. Tydlig, a recently released app for iPhone and iPad, rethinks the calculator-app experience for mobile devices.

8 predictions for 2014 from a VC's perspective Fortune FORTUNE -- As we end a successful 2013 for the tech/Internet venture world, I wanted to share some thoughts on what may be coming in 2014 as it relates to major global Internet & mobile trends,...

For the second consecutive year Educational Technology and Mobile Learning has been nominated and featured in the finalist list of the best educational technology resource sharing blog. What started as a small project in the summer of ...

The use of 3D printers is becoming increasingly prevalent across the workforce, from medicine to confectionary, aerospace to sportswear. The mere concept of them can seem daunting, and it is therefore easy for school leaders to overlook the benefits a 3D printer can have for their pupils. We’ve put together a list of strong arguments in favor of this fantastic investment in a bid to help you put forward a winning pitch to your school decision makers. They Can Be Used in Any Subject Although you may see the triumphs of 3D printing most commonly associated with fields in Science, the use of these printers can be extended to almost any subject in the curriculum. In math, they have been used to help students visualise a particularly difficult concept or graph, with the added benefit of adding an exciting factor to a subject that typically has a ‘boring’ reputation. History lessons could come alive with replicas of ancient artifacts and geography students could visit mountain ranges without leaving the classroom.

Some of the most impressive achievements in 3D printing so far have happened in the field of medicine. Fully customized casts, implants, medical supplies and braces have all been created using the technology, helping people get well in ways that wouldn't have been possible before. And human

The technology is finding its way into labs and hospitals around the world, so it only makes sense that medical organizations would start heavily vetting its potential. At this year's American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference, researchers discussed how the tech could help in the delivery of medicine. Researchers from Wake Forest University, Columbia University and University of North Carolina presented a prototype 3D printer software that could create customized pills for patients requiring medication. The team designed an algorithm that adjusts dosages based on factors like a patient's weight, race, kidney and liver functions. These factors can all change the effectiveness of a drug and even lead to detrimental side effects, but can't always be accounted for when using pre-formulated medicines. Based on a patient's individual medical and biological information, the software calculates the appropriate dose and then generates the 3D printer data. In testing, the researchers created customized profiles that resulted in five different doses of 80 total printed pills using a testing material. The pills ranged from 124 milligrams to 373 mg and were all accurate dosages with very little variability. The study proved that 3D printing could be used to personalize pills and that a future of more effective drug treatment with fewer side effects is possible, but printed pills will still be a few years off. The researchers now need to develop a standard adjustment for different drugs and come up with the most cost-effective and safe printing techniques before any patients down them with a glass of water.

When we experience a wound, it's not just the torn tissue we have to worry about. Patients can go on to develop infections, potentially leaving them vulnerable to organ damage if it spreads and putting their chances of recovery in jeopardy. With the aim of reducing this risk, scientists have developed a prototype wound dressing that's able to detect the presence of bacteria in the crucial early hours of infection.

Bacteria that colonize wounds tend to create and live in a biofilm, a slimy substance made of external DNA, proteins and complex sugars. If present, the dressing reacts with the biofilms by turning a bright fluorescent color. “The dressing detects changes in wound bacterial activity.All wounds have some bacteria in [them] – whilst they are kept in check by immune clearance this is not a problem, but when bacteria start to form biofilms and critically colonise the wound, pathogenic changes can result. Our dressing will measure this critical colonisation point,” Dr. Toby Jenkins, co-author of the research, told IFLScience. The dressing was tested with the common infection-causing bacteria E. coli and S. aureus, among others, and also on colonies of different ages and thus biofilm development.

The detection rate for biofilms from pathogenic, or harmful, strains was surprisingly fast. In lab tests, the wound dressing could reveal the presence of bacteria within four hours from the initial inoculation, but for an established biofilm, the response was within minutes. The technology could become paramount in post-surgery recovery.“If used appropriately, we believe it can be used for early diagnosis of post-surgical infection and hence (indirectly) in reducing incidences of sepsis,” added Dr. Jenkins. Unfortunately, the intelligent wound dressing has a long way to go: “We are working on safety testing, working out a manufacturing pathway, and plan [on conducting] a clinical study in about 3 years.”

Bacteria that colonize wounds tend to create and live in a biofilm, a slimy substance made of external DNA, proteins and complex sugars. If present, the dressing reacts with the biofilms by turning a bright fluorescent color. “The dressing detects changes in wound bacterial activity. All wounds have some bacteria in [them] – whilst they are kept in check by immune clearance this is not a problem, but when bacteria start to form biofilms and critically colonise the wound, pathogenic changes can result. Our dressing will measure this critical colonisation point,” Dr. Toby Jenkins, co-author of the research, told IFLScience. The dressing was tested with the common infection-causing bacteria E. coli and S. aureus, among others, and also on colonies of different ages and thus biofilm development.

The detection rate for biofilms from pathogenic, or harmful, strains was surprisingly fast. In lab tests, the wound dressing could reveal the presence of bacteria within four hours from the initial inoculation, but for an established biofilm, the response was within minutes. The technology could become paramount in post-surgery recovery. “If used appropriately, we believe it can be used for early diagnosis of post-surgical infection and hence (indirectly) in reducing incidences of sepsis,” added Dr. Jenkins. Unfortunately, the intelligent wound dressing has a long way to go: “We are working on safety testing, working out a manufacturing pathway, and plan [on conducting] a clinical study in about 3 years.”

Google has filed a patent for a 'needle-free blood draw' system that could be built into a wearable attached to someone's wrist, or a hand-held device. The filing describes a machine that sends a pulse of gas into a barrel containing a 'micro-particle' capable of puncturing the skin and drawing a small drop of blood. Google suggests the device could even replace glucose testers used by diabetics entirely.

The patent said: 'Such an application might be used to draw a small amount of blood, for example, for a glucose test.' It points out that the smallest possible puncture is desirable to cause as little pain as possible, but very small diameter needles can fail to pierce the skin or snap because they're not strong enough. However, the use of a 'micro particle' propelled by gas at a high speed could solve this problem. Google is already working on smart contact lenses and a cloud-connected sensors to help diabetics monitor their glucose levels. A wearable or handheld device would therefor fit neatly into this initiative. However, as with all patents, there is no guarantee the idea will ever become a reality. Google is not the only tech giant taking steps into the healthcare market. Health data has become the next big battleground among tech companies as a new generation of wearable gadgets allow users to measure heart rates, sleep patterns and exercise activities.

Google has filed a patent for a 'needle-free blood draw' system that could be built into a wearable attached to someone's wrist, or a hand-held device. The filing describes a machine that sends a pulse of gas into a barrel containing a 'micro-particle' capable of puncturing the skin and drawing a small drop of blood. Google suggests the device could even replace glucose testers used by diabetics entirely.

The patent said: 'Such an application might be used to draw a small amount of blood, for example, for a glucose test.' It points out that the smallest possible puncture is desirable to cause as little pain as possible, but very small diameter needles can fail to pierce the skin or snap because they're not strong enough. However, the use of a 'micro particle' propelled by gas at a high speed could solve this problem. Google is already working on smart contact lenses and a cloud-connected sensors to help diabetics monitor their glucose levels. A wearable or handheld device would therefor fit neatly into this initiative. However, as with all patents, there is no guarantee the idea will ever become a reality. Google is not the only tech giant taking steps into the healthcare market. Health data has become the next big battleground among tech companies as a new generation of wearable gadgets allow users to measure heart rates, sleep patterns and exercise activities.

Google's 4K video format to hit TVs, mobile devices, PCs PCWorld Google is working with hardware makers so TVs, smartphones and PCs can play 4K content from YouTube and other streaming services while consuming almost half the bandwidth required by...

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